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marcus was walking back and the him. lew about 150 feet and hit >> reporter: the young victim's distraught father spoke to kpix as he wanted people to know about his son. >> marcus loved everybody. and he was always smiling. he's a good boy. he loves to play basketball. and he loved his racing and racing cars and with his cousin, helping his cousin. he is just one of those kids, you know, he's just a special boy to everybody. >> and also killed in the crash is the 68-year-old of grass valley. chase johnson seen in car number 24 in his web page video is already a veteran at just 17 years of age. last year he won the pit stop sprint car championship series. host a role model for his younger cousin, marcus. his parents declined interviews, providing this statement that our family has suffered an unspeakable tragedy. the passing of our precious marcus johnson. there are no words to express our sorrow. our family has been racing for four generations and they love this sport that has now brought us so much pain. and will the t
marcus was walking back and the him. lew about 150 feet and hit >> reporter: the young victim's distraught father spoke to kpix as he wanted people to know about his son. >> marcus loved everybody. and he was always smiling. he's a good boy. he loves to play basketball. and he loved his racing and racing cars and with his cousin, helping his cousin. he is just one of those kids, you know, he's just a special boy to everybody. >> and also killed in the crash is the 68-year-old...
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the middle school where marcus attends is now in mourning. kids, there, are out on spring break but grief counselors are on hand when the students return next week. live in petaluma for abc7 news. >> in vallejo police are investigating a fatal shooting. officers found a man shot to death last night after someone called 9-1-1 to report gunfire in a home. officers found the men dead inside a garage. they say he was an older man but have not released his name. no arrest or a mettive. the police are vetting an early morning stabbing at a bar at a sports bar and grill about 2:00 a.m. as the bar was closing. investigators think two men were hurt after a fight break out between two large groups. both men were taken to the hospital. no word on the extent of their injuries. right now, the police are reviewing surveillance video hoping it will lead them to the attacker. >> former santa clara supervisor is expected to plead guilty this afternoon to charges connected to misusing taxpayer money. the prosecution says that he used public money and campaign
the middle school where marcus attends is now in mourning. kids, there, are out on spring break but grief counselors are on hand when the students return next week. live in petaluma for abc7 news. >> in vallejo police are investigating a fatal shooting. officers found a man shot to death last night after someone called 9-1-1 to report gunfire in a home. officers found the men dead inside a garage. they say he was an older man but have not released his name. no arrest or a mettive. the...
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the family of marcus johnson owns this muffler shop. friends bringing flowers and balloons leaving messages of support for the family. he was killed when a car on the marysville raceway lost control and slammed right into a pit crew. it was driven by his 17-year-old cousin, chase johnson. >> this is a total tragedy. it really hits the heart really bad. >> it is just sad that this happens. it is a risic that we take when we go racing. >> unfortunately, also died a 68-year-old man, also killed. the driver, chase johnson, was not injured. >>> this morning, pope francis is preparing for his installation mass in vatican city. hundreds of thousands of people are expected to pack st. peter's square to see the pope. leaders from all over the world are expected to be there. vice president joe biden arrived late last night. he will leave the u.s. delegation. today, pope francis will meet with the president of his home country of argentina. the two have had a contentious relationship, specially over the issue of same-sex marriage legalized in 2010
the family of marcus johnson owns this muffler shop. friends bringing flowers and balloons leaving messages of support for the family. he was killed when a car on the marysville raceway lost control and slammed right into a pit crew. it was driven by his 17-year-old cousin, chase johnson. >> this is a total tragedy. it really hits the heart really bad. >> it is just sad that this happens. it is a risic that we take when we go racing. >> unfortunately, also died a 68-year-old...
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marcus johnson died at a racetrack. his cousin, chase johnson, was driving the warmup when he lost control and crashed into the pit where marcus was standing >>> b.a.r.t., now allowing bikes on trains during rush-hour commute. that is starting today. this all part of a week-long test to see if trains can handle the actual load during peak hours. the only place you can't take your bars is in the first car. >>> they are continuing a new loop. the first major test is up and running before rush-hour traffic. perfect for a monday, right? >> exactly. >> thanks so much for joining us. that is what's happening "today in the bay." we're back at 7:25 with a live local news update. >>> indeed, we are. go out and have a great day. we'll see you tomorrow. >>> good morning. breaking news. a late-season storm set to impact millions of people from nchts good morning. a storm set to impact people to new england, bringing freezing rain and snow. we will tell you how bad it will get. >>> a neighborhood in indiana evacuated after a prive j
marcus johnson died at a racetrack. his cousin, chase johnson, was driving the warmup when he lost control and crashed into the pit where marcus was standing >>> b.a.r.t., now allowing bikes on trains during rush-hour commute. that is starting today. this all part of a week-long test to see if trains can handle the actual load during peak hours. the only place you can't take your bars is in the first car. >>> they are continuing a new loop. the first major test is up and...
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teachers and coaches all praised marcus. in a touching moment a young friend broke down in tears while singing a song dedicated to him. now, memorial fund has been started for marcus johnson. portions of the fund will go to help low income students pay for school or athletic equipment. we're live in santa rosa, abc7 news. >> ama: a neighbor has helped police arrest 11 peeled accuse ode tagging. there were ten adults and a juvenile. david says they get hit by taggers often. >> i'm surprised they arrested them, and surprised to her you sea it would be a felony vandalism charge. so. good. it's much better than what it sounds like at 4:00 in the morning when it was said they would be let go. >> it was a big arrest. it's important. i'm glad the officers were able to officer on scene and take them into custody. >> police found 52 spray paint cans and several markers on the suspects. >> postal workers made special sunday deliveries today, dropping off cards, urging their customerred to join a crusade against cutbacks. [chanting] >>
teachers and coaches all praised marcus. in a touching moment a young friend broke down in tears while singing a song dedicated to him. now, memorial fund has been started for marcus johnson. portions of the fund will go to help low income students pay for school or athletic equipment. we're live in santa rosa, abc7 news. >> ama: a neighbor has helped police arrest 11 peeled accuse ode tagging. there were ten adults and a juvenile. david says they get hit by taggers often. >> i'm...
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t talk about marcus?s athletic ability. they talked about marcus their good friend. through the tears his mom remembered the good times and one of her last memories with her son. >> when he saw me he picked me up and twirled me around i was amazed that he could pick me up. (audience laughs) and he was really doing those pushups that his grandfather said that he was going to do. and he had such a sensibility about him and a great way about him >> reporter: reporterthere were lots of tears shed here at this memorial on sunday. also lots of parents holding their kids a bit tighter. some of the teens i talked with said school just won?t be the same without marcus. reporting in santa rosa, j.r. stone kron 4 news. >> this law over the bay with this also, the low clouds will be pushing into the inland valleys with gray skies. very slowly to clear. perhaps not until noon from this storm. that will help keep things cool down. it is getting closer to us for tomorrow. with increase with clouds and the chance for some sprinkles or showers. and the big impact on this system will
t talk about marcus?s athletic ability. they talked about marcus their good friend. through the tears his mom remembered the good times and one of her last memories with her son. >> when he saw me he picked me up and twirled me around i was amazed that he could pick me up. (audience laughs) and he was really doing those pushups that his grandfather said that he was going to do. and he had such a sensibility about him and a great way about him >> reporter: reporterthere were lots of...
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autopsies are going to be conducted an marcus and the other victim. coming up at 5:30, we'll talk more about why marcus wa was in the pit in the first place. he was not an official member of his cousin's crew. >> tragic story all the way around. >>> a motorcycle rider was killed in a multi-car crash on interstate 680 near walnut creek. this happened around 6:00 p.m. just south of rutgers road. a nissan 360 z bursed into flames. a witness says the motorcycle and another car were driving recklessly before the accident. they are urging anybody to see this to contact the chp. >>> a vallejo shop will be out of business for a while have a pickup truck crashed through its front door. it happened yesterday athe thrift store on sonoma boulevard. more than 40 people inside when the truck barreled through the door and into a check-out station. four people, including the driver, were hurt. three of them had to be take tonight hospital. investigators are still trying to figure out how the driver lost control of the truck. >>> police releasing a sketch of a suspect
autopsies are going to be conducted an marcus and the other victim. coming up at 5:30, we'll talk more about why marcus wa was in the pit in the first place. he was not an official member of his cousin's crew. >> tragic story all the way around. >>> a motorcycle rider was killed in a multi-car crash on interstate 680 near walnut creek. this happened around 6:00 p.m. just south of rutgers road. a nissan 360 z bursed into flames. a witness says the motorcycle and another car were...
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hearts we come here today, not with all the answers but with a lot of hurt. >> a memorial with marcus johnson here at santa rosa bible church. his life was kron called on stage from infancy to basketball to a go-cart racer. they had a loving and supportive relationship. his short life touched hundreds of people. they gathered at the church to honor and celebrate his life. his mother deanna johnson was deeply touched. >> i'm overwhelmed by the number of people that are here. he would be overwhelmed i think he would say, wow, cool. >> he was killed march 16th when a sprinted car driven by his cousin chase johnson malfunctioned. the car geared off the track killing mar kiss and a supporter. his mother mentioned taking him to school each day. >> it's going to be really hard taking him to school and picking him up every day. every day i pass middle rincon road and have tears in my eyes. >> they talked about his behavior and young female friend broke down in tears for a song dedicated to marcus. >> his family said he would like to help students that are less fortunate. some of the money wil
hearts we come here today, not with all the answers but with a lot of hurt. >> a memorial with marcus johnson here at santa rosa bible church. his life was kron called on stage from infancy to basketball to a go-cart racer. they had a loving and supportive relationship. his short life touched hundreds of people. they gathered at the church to honor and celebrate his life. his mother deanna johnson was deeply touched. >> i'm overwhelmed by the number of people that are here. he would...
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chase johnson's website lists marcus as a member of sherriff department. reports official member of the pit crew, and his presence in the pit area is still being investigated. the vicitim's identity is continue their also in vallejo, four people were hurt whenove th a thrift store. one of those injured included the driver. the seriousness of the injured to the driver and other customers are not know. the cause of the crash is also under investigation. >> a weeklong test program allowing bicycles on all trains on bart will start today. the pilot program is the second test expansion of bicycle access to bart this year. currently, bikes are banned from all trains during commute hours, a policy that has been the subject of protest from bicycle commuters for years. the pilot program, which will run through friday. will still prohibit bikes in the front three cars of all trains during commute hours and from the first car at all times for safety reasons. if the second pilot is deemed a success, bart staff will return to the board with a proposal for permanent cha
chase johnson's website lists marcus as a member of sherriff department. reports official member of the pit crew, and his presence in the pit area is still being investigated. the vicitim's identity is continue their also in vallejo, four people were hurt whenove th a thrift store. one of those injured included the driver. the seriousness of the injured to the driver and other customers are not know. the cause of the crash is also under investigation. >> a weeklong test program allowing...
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. >> 14-year-old marcus johnson was an eighth grader. on saturday he was one of two people in the pit area who was killed by an out of control race car at marysville race way park north of sacramento. that car was driven by marcus' cousin, 17-year-old chase johnson. he is a senior at petaluma high school. patrick is marcus' coach and knows the family well. worsean't think of tragedy. he and his cousin were as close as can be. they raced at the same race way. >> racing was in marcus' blood. he was a fourth generation race car driver. the family liked to race like te one seen here in a race won by his cousin, chase. marcus' classmates knew of his passion for cars early on. >> i remember being in first grade and he would bring his race cars to our school for events. it was really fun to see. >> the cause of the crash isione family has told others that the steering wheel came off. classmates say marcus' cousin, chase, is in their thoughts too. >> it is so sad that his cousin, even though he did nothing wrong, he will have to think about this
. >> 14-year-old marcus johnson was an eighth grader. on saturday he was one of two people in the pit area who was killed by an out of control race car at marysville race way park north of sacramento. that car was driven by marcus' cousin, 17-year-old chase johnson. he is a senior at petaluma high school. patrick is marcus' coach and knows the family well. worsean't think of tragedy. he and his cousin were as close as can be. they raced at the same race way. >> racing was in marcus'...
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. >> 14-year-old marcus johnson was an eighth grader. on saturday he was one of two people in the pit area who was killed by an out of control race car at marysville race way park north of sacramento. that car was driven by marcus' cousin, 17-year-old chase johnson. he is a senior at petaluma high school. patrick is marcus' coach and knows the family well. >> i can't think of a worse tragedy. he and his cousin were as close as can be. they raced at the same race way. >> racing was in marcus' blood. he was a fourth generation race car driver. the family liked to race winged sprint cars like the one seen here in a race won by his cousin, chase. marcus' classmates knew of his passion for cars early on. >> i remember being in first grade and he would bring his race cars to our school for events. it was really fun to see. >> the cause of the crash is under investigation, but the family has told others that the steering wheel came off. classmates say marcus' cousin, chase, is in their thoughts too. >> it is so sad that his cousin, even though
. >> 14-year-old marcus johnson was an eighth grader. on saturday he was one of two people in the pit area who was killed by an out of control race car at marysville race way park north of sacramento. that car was driven by marcus' cousin, 17-year-old chase johnson. he is a senior at petaluma high school. patrick is marcus' coach and knows the family well. >> i can't think of a worse tragedy. he and his cousin were as close as can be. they raced at the same race way. >> racing...
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constitutes at the middle school in santa rosa gathered last night to remember marcus johnson^. on saturday three was one of two in pit area at the raceway park killed by an out-of-control sprint car that was actually driven by his own cousin, 17-year-old chase johnson, a senior at petaluma high school. mourners noted the double tragedy for the johnson family. >> in first grade he would bring his race cars to school for events and it was fun to see. >> i cannot think of a worse tragedy. he and his cousin were as close as you could be. they raced the same raceway. >> the cause of the tragic crash is under investigation. some family members say the steering wheel came off. >> happening now, bart is taking a second look at the bicycle policy this week allowing bicycles on the trains at all times going this morning. the pilot program comes with a few restrictions. the first car of each train is off limits to bicycles. dug rush hour, no bicycles are allowed in the first three cars of the train. this test program runs this week only and ends on friday. abc7 news reporter will have mor
constitutes at the middle school in santa rosa gathered last night to remember marcus johnson^. on saturday three was one of two in pit area at the raceway park killed by an out-of-control sprint car that was actually driven by his own cousin, 17-year-old chase johnson, a senior at petaluma high school. mourners noted the double tragedy for the johnson family. >> in first grade he would bring his race cars to school for events and it was fun to see. >> i cannot think of a worse...
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the didn't hassle -- >> marcus was a sweet kid. and i know that his dad loved him very much. >> probably the best person to be around most of the time. he was always nice and nice to talk to. reporter: michael said is sat but will continue to race. johnson had his own close call two years ago, his car flipped over during a race but johnson was unhurt. chase johnson was not hurt in the accident, and no one else on the racetrack was injured. thual ya -- the shakes -- sheriff's department is investigating. >> new tonight at 6:00, four people suffered minor injuries after a small pickup truck slammed into a thrift store in vallejo this afternoon. firefighters evacuated at least 40 people from the store. the impact knocked out a large portion of the store's front doors and windows. and also sent merchandise flying. >> right now we have a building engineer evaluating for structural damage and we have a contractor coming out to shore it up and make repairs. >> carolyn: paramedics treated the driver. no word on when the thrift store might
the didn't hassle -- >> marcus was a sweet kid. and i know that his dad loved him very much. >> probably the best person to be around most of the time. he was always nice and nice to talk to. reporter: michael said is sat but will continue to race. johnson had his own close call two years ago, his car flipped over during a race but johnson was unhurt. chase johnson was not hurt in the accident, and no one else on the racetrack was injured. thual ya -- the shakes -- sheriff's...
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the students at middle school gathered last night to remember marcus johnson. on saturday, he was one of two in the pit area at the raceway park and was killed by an out-of-control sprint car that was actually being driven by marcus' cousin, chase johnson, 17 years old, a senior at petaluma high school. a double tragedy for those who are sharing the johnson family
the students at middle school gathered last night to remember marcus johnson. on saturday, he was one of two in the pit area at the raceway park and was killed by an out-of-control sprint car that was actually being driven by marcus' cousin, chase johnson, 17 years old, a senior at petaluma high school. a double tragedy for those who are sharing the johnson family
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a small memorial is growing for santa rosa 14 year-old marcus johnson. and the pilot program bike on bart starts today. from now until friday will be able to bring your bikes on every bart train. it's the second pilot is a success, bart staff will return to the board with a proposal for a permit changes to buy a policy. >> you may need an umbrella heading into tuesday and wednesday. we do have patchy, a cloud cover. high clouds streaming in in advance of the system. heading into the afternoon it will be a nice day. temperatures in the '60s if not low seventies. later tonight high cloud cover will continue temperatures in the '50s. if you leave for work or school. upper '30's now in santa rosa. navto is one of the cold spots. 46 in redwood city. 45 in fremont. falling the numbers into the afternoon. plenty of upper 60s in south bay. los gatos 71. 67 in san jose. to the east bay interior valleys could climb to 71 for fairfield, antioch, danville, and pleasanton. 64 in richmond. it may be a little cooler along the east bay shoreline. 62 expected in downtown
a small memorial is growing for santa rosa 14 year-old marcus johnson. and the pilot program bike on bart starts today. from now until friday will be able to bring your bikes on every bart train. it's the second pilot is a success, bart staff will return to the board with a proposal for a permit changes to buy a policy. >> you may need an umbrella heading into tuesday and wednesday. we do have patchy, a cloud cover. high clouds streaming in in advance of the system. heading into the...
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t talk about marcus?s athletic ability. they talked about marcus their good friend. through the tears his mom remembered the good times and one of her last memories with her son. >> there were lots of tears shed here at this memorial on sunday. also lots of parents holding their kids a bit tighter. some of the teens i talked with said school just won?t be the same without marcus. reporting in santa rosa, j.r. stone kron 4 news. this wednesday toll takers will be gone from the golden gate bridge. kron4's charles clifford has everything you need to know for the change over. >> reporter: the golden gate bridge has 6 lanes of traffic. the number of lanes travelling in each direction on the bridge changes throughout the day based on traffic flows. at the toll plaza, which is on the southern end of the bridge, there are 11 eleven toll lanes. only cars traveling south into san francisco have to pay tolls...northbound travel is free. currently, at the toll plaza, the southbound lanes on the left are fastrak only, the rest accept fastrak or cash, via toll takers. the number o
t talk about marcus?s athletic ability. they talked about marcus their good friend. through the tears his mom remembered the good times and one of her last memories with her son. >> there were lots of tears shed here at this memorial on sunday. also lots of parents holding their kids a bit tighter. some of the teens i talked with said school just won?t be the same without marcus. reporting in santa rosa, j.r. stone kron 4 news. this wednesday toll takers will be gone from the golden gate...
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the family of 14-year-old marcus johnson held a private funeral yesterday and today was a chance for the community to participate as well. johnson was killed when his 17-year-old cousin spun out of control during a pre-race warm-up last weekend. a 68-year-old man was also killed. he owned another race car at that track. today johnson's family, friends, teachers, and coaches shared their memories as they grieved a young life lost too soon. >> i know several of the players, one of them i liked immediately was marcus. he stood out because of his friendly demeanor and hard work ethic. >> johnson was an eighth grader at rincon valley middle school in santa rosa. his family says his dream of all dreams was to drive a ferrari formula one race car on tracks around the world. >>> this evening, the chp is trying to figure out what a man was doing on an open freeway when he was hit by a car and killed. the chp says it happened about 12:30 this afternoon on eastbound 580 near dutton avenue. the three right lanes were blocked for a few hours while investigators were on the scene. investigators sa
the family of 14-year-old marcus johnson held a private funeral yesterday and today was a chance for the community to participate as well. johnson was killed when his 17-year-old cousin spun out of control during a pre-race warm-up last weekend. a 68-year-old man was also killed. he owned another race car at that track. today johnson's family, friends, teachers, and coaches shared their memories as they grieved a young life lost too soon. >> i know several of the players, one of them i...
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the driver of the car was marcus a 17 year-old cousin. he was the one who was behind the wheel when the car went out of control. killing the 14 year-old boy. >> fellow police responded to a string of alcohol- related accidents over the weekend and made for arrest. the first-class cabin saturday night around six in beating at palo boulevard washington street. it was to year-old was arrested. the second crash happened on windsor drive and west haven away, a 17 year-old arrested in that incident. and a third accident happened early morning near sutter st., and a 19 year-old was taken into custody. >> a d.u.i. license checkpoint in santa rosa lee's to multiple rest over the weekend. several police arrested five for driving under the influence. >> 17 or cited for driving without a license. and four others were driving with a suspended license. complete their numbers are expected to release soon. >> in other bay area headlines, thick columns of smoke could be seen hanging over antioch, redwood and oakley due to a grass fire on german island. th
the driver of the car was marcus a 17 year-old cousin. he was the one who was behind the wheel when the car went out of control. killing the 14 year-old boy. >> fellow police responded to a string of alcohol- related accidents over the weekend and made for arrest. the first-class cabin saturday night around six in beating at palo boulevard washington street. it was to year-old was arrested. the second crash happened on windsor drive and west haven away, a 17 year-old arrested in that...
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chase johnson's website lists marcus as a member of his crew.but the yuba county sherriff department. reports that marcus was not an official member of the pit crew, and his presence in the pit area is still being investigated. maureen kelly kron4 news. the second person who was killed has been identified as a 69 year old grass valley man. the cause of the accident is still under investigation. right now, the california highway patrol is responding to a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles including a motorcycle on northbound interstate 680 at the rudgear road offramp in walnut creek. northbound traffic is being diverted to livorna road due to the crash, according to the chp. traffic is also backed up on eastbound state highway 24 due to the crash. we'll keep on eye on this and update you with any details we get later on in our show. the united states baseball team didn't quite make it to a-t and t park for the baseball classic game. but puerto rico and japan basebal fans still filled the stadium. showing off their love for the game! thick columns of smoke could be seen hanging ove
chase johnson's website lists marcus as a member of his crew.but the yuba county sherriff department. reports that marcus was not an official member of the pit crew, and his presence in the pit area is still being investigated. maureen kelly kron4 news. the second person who was killed has been identified as a 69 year old grass valley man. the cause of the accident is still under investigation. right now, the california highway patrol is responding to a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles...
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his 11-year-old, also named michael, is an award-winning sprint car driver and was also marcus' friend. >> he was always nice, and nice to talk to. reporter: michael says he is sat but will continue to race. why johnson lost control of the car is under investigation. chase johnson won sprint car races in the past, had his open close call two years ago, his car flipped over button son was unhurt. >> chase johnson was not injured in the accident, neither was anyone else on the racetrack other than those two fatilities. the cause of the accident is under investigation. >> the deaths in marysville come three weeks after a raceway crash injured at least 30 fans at daytona international speedway. ten cars collided during the nascar nationwide series race with one flying into the fence. this crash could prompt a redesign that might include sturdier fences. >> passing drivers tried to help after two cars crashed in oakland and one tumbled down an embankment this morning on westbound 580. initial chp reports are that people were trapped in the white car you see here. crews did manage to free th
his 11-year-old, also named michael, is an award-winning sprint car driver and was also marcus' friend. >> he was always nice, and nice to talk to. reporter: michael says he is sat but will continue to race. why johnson lost control of the car is under investigation. chase johnson won sprint car races in the past, had his open close call two years ago, his car flipped over button son was unhurt. >> chase johnson was not injured in the accident, neither was anyone else on the...
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marcus johnson attended rincon valley middle school. a sign at the school says "we love you marcus, you will be greatly missed." people have been adding to a small memorial inside the school's courtyard. one person brought a sign and a teddy bear to remember the teenager she calls a nice and helpful young man. and friendly >> he was a really good cat that i barely knew but he was very helpful. a good it -- kid. i was on crutches for a while and he helped me carry my books and helped the a lot. he was sweet, helpful, friendly. >> that happened after the steering wheel came offthe boy's grandfather says the accident happened after the steering wheel of his cousin's race car came off, causing the car to veer in the wrong direction.killing both marcus and a 68 year old grass valley man. the accident is being investigated by the yuba county sheriff's department. pinole police want the public to take a close look at a sketch they're releasing. they say a man resembling this sketch - tried to kidnap a 12 year old girl recently as she was walki
marcus johnson attended rincon valley middle school. a sign at the school says "we love you marcus, you will be greatly missed." people have been adding to a small memorial inside the school's courtyard. one person brought a sign and a teddy bear to remember the teenager she calls a nice and helpful young man. and friendly >> he was a really good cat that i barely knew but he was very helpful. a good it -- kid. i was on crutches for a while and he helped me carry my books and...
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a memorial service is being held for a santa rosa teen killed in a racing accident. 14-year-old marcus johnson was struck and killed by a racecar last saturday at marysville raceway. johnson's cousin was driving the car when somehow investigators say he lost control. >>> police arrested 11 people on charges of vandalism overnight. police say they caught the group scrawling graffiti on a building on lankton street. they recovered several bags of evidence from the scene. >>> pope francis celebrated his first palm sunday mass in st. peter's square as the new pope. he rode in a modified popemobile. there was no glass casing protecting him. an estimated 250,000 people gathered for the mass. >>> the world's most famous landmarks went dark last night in celebration of earth hour. here in the bay area the bay bridge was one of the local landmarks participating. there goes the lights. the new bay lights show was turned off just before 9:00 last night. the las vegas strip also lost its usual glow when 16 hotels and casinos participated by turning their lights off for an hour. >>> nascar is in so
a memorial service is being held for a santa rosa teen killed in a racing accident. 14-year-old marcus johnson was struck and killed by a racecar last saturday at marysville raceway. johnson's cousin was driving the car when somehow investigators say he lost control. >>> police arrested 11 people on charges of vandalism overnight. police say they caught the group scrawling graffiti on a building on lankton street. they recovered several bags of evidence from the scene. >>>...
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. >> he hit his cousin mar marcus johnson and also killed was 68-year-old from grass valley. they were at the penngrove home was the sign saying privacy to deal with the horrible tragedy. friends left flowers at muffler shop that the father owns here in santa rosa. 11-year-old michael is also an award sprint car driver. as a father his death has hit him hard. >> he was sweet kid, i know that his dad loved him very much. >> he was always nice and nice to talk to. >> michael said he is sad in his passing but he will continue to race. chase outside of the two fatalities no one was injured. the sheriff's department is investigating. >> carolyn: four people suffered minor injuries after a small pickup truck slammed into a thrift store in vallejo. it happened on sonoma boulevard around 2:00 this afternoon. firefighters evacuated 40 people from that store. you can see the impact knocked out a large part of the store's front doors and sent merchandise flying. paramedics treated people at the scene and there is no word when the store might reopen. >> happening now in sacramento county
. >> he hit his cousin mar marcus johnson and also killed was 68-year-old from grass valley. they were at the penngrove home was the sign saying privacy to deal with the horrible tragedy. friends left flowers at muffler shop that the father owns here in santa rosa. 11-year-old michael is also an award sprint car driver. as a father his death has hit him hard. >> he was sweet kid, i know that his dad loved him very much. >> he was always nice and nice to talk to. >>...
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. >> reporter: saturday 14-year- old marcus johnson was in the pitt area, watching his cousin complete warm up laps when the car suddenly went off the track and struck the santa rosa teen and another spectator, killing them both. >> i was completely shocked i just didn't think that was possible, not marcus. >> reporter: basketball coach, and teacher, patrick eagle described him as a dream kid and player. >> always supportive of his teammates, never said anything mean, tried hard all the time just an all around terrific kid. >> reporter: investigators are looking into whether the car's detachable steering wheel malfunctioned. his father said his nephew chase johnson had taken precautions with the wheel. >> he checked it. i watched him check it myself. i don't know how it could come apart. >> reporter: they were said to be more like broughtcome from a long tradition of racing. at the family's muffler shop a picture and words of remembrance for the eighth grader. >> i am going to miss him a lot. it is so crazy he is not here any more seemed like just yesterday we were playing basketball.
. >> reporter: saturday 14-year- old marcus johnson was in the pitt area, watching his cousin complete warm up laps when the car suddenly went off the track and struck the santa rosa teen and another spectator, killing them both. >> i was completely shocked i just didn't think that was possible, not marcus. >> reporter: basketball coach, and teacher, patrick eagle described him as a dream kid and player. >> always supportive of his teammates, never said anything mean,...
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hundreds of people were at this memorial service yesterday remembering the life of 14-year- old marcus johnson. the eighth grader and another bystander were both killed after a race car driven by johnson's cousin lost control at marysville raceway. yesterday his coaches, classmates, and mother remembered him as a model student and player. >> he was so excited to get his braces off he wanted to play high school basketball next year. it'shearted to believe i will never see him play basketball again. >> today is the first day back from spring break where johnson was an eighth grader. grief counselors will be there today and a special assembly has been planned in his honor. >>> the sanford women are in the second round of the ncaa basketball tournament. the cardinals defeated the 16th seed tulsa yesterday. the game was uncomfortably close. stanford ran away with it
hundreds of people were at this memorial service yesterday remembering the life of 14-year- old marcus johnson. the eighth grader and another bystander were both killed after a race car driven by johnson's cousin lost control at marysville raceway. yesterday his coaches, classmates, and mother remembered him as a model student and player. >> he was so excited to get his braces off he wanted to play high school basketball next year. it'shearted to believe i will never see him play...
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marcus johnson died when his 17-year-old cousin lost control of his car and crashed into the pit area. the johnson family now says chase told them the steering wheel came loose as he entered the turn, causing the crash. the family says the car was new. chase johnson was driving warm-up for a competition when it crashed. >>> the man accused of killing a san francisco newspaper vendor could be in court as early as today. police have arrested 36-year-old mark castle. they say castle picked up 77-year-old dallas ayers and dropped him on the pavement near market. ayers suffered a hip injury and died three weeks later. he was well-known in the area where he sold "the chronicle" for the past 30 years. most recently at the montgomery state bar station. castle is believed to be a transient. >>> a judge is questioning whether a man accused of stealing a yacht from a harbor is competent to stand trial. a court hearing will be held today to appoint drivers to determine if he can stand trial. he is charged with grand theft for stealing the sailboat and running it into the ground earlier this month
marcus johnson died when his 17-year-old cousin lost control of his car and crashed into the pit area. the johnson family now says chase told them the steering wheel came loose as he entered the turn, causing the crash. the family says the car was new. chase johnson was driving warm-up for a competition when it crashed. >>> the man accused of killing a san francisco newspaper vendor could be in court as early as today. police have arrested 36-year-old mark castle. they say castle...
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hundreds of people were at this memorial service yesterday remembering the life of 14-year- old marcus johnson. the eighth grader and another bystander were both killed after a race car driven by johnson's cousin lost control at marysville raceway. yesterday his coaches, classmates, and mother remembered him as a model student and player. >> he was so excited to get his braces off he wanted to play high school basketball next year. it'shearted to believe i will never see him play basketball again. >> today is the first day back from spring break where johnson was an eighth grader. grief counselors will be there today and a special assembly has been planned in his honor. >>> the sanford women are in the second round of the ncaa basketball tournament. the cardinals defeated the 16th seed tulsa yesterday. the game was uncomfortably close. stanford ran away with it. shah nay scored 29 points. stab ford won 72-56 and they -- stanford won 72-56. >>> what can you say about that shot? at the arnold palmer invitational yesterday. somehow his shot ended up in the tree. he went having a good day
hundreds of people were at this memorial service yesterday remembering the life of 14-year- old marcus johnson. the eighth grader and another bystander were both killed after a race car driven by johnson's cousin lost control at marysville raceway. yesterday his coaches, classmates, and mother remembered him as a model student and player. >> he was so excited to get his braces off he wanted to play high school basketball next year. it'shearted to believe i will never see him play...
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hundreds came out to remember 14 year old marcus johnson. he died last week at the marysville raceway -- struck and killed in a freak accident by his cousin's racecar. all after it went off the track and crashed into him in the pit. kron 4s j-r stone is following the story. and takes us to the funeral. more bay area news. his mom talked about the good times. >> he literally picked me up in the air and twirled me around. fire was amazed that he could pick me of. saw he had such a common sense about them and his allies would smile and light up a room. i spoke with a number of teenagers saying that school will not breathe the same without them. j.r. stone, kron 4 news. >> after a 90-minute stand off with police, a novato resident is now undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. this is video from our helicopter partnership with a-b-c-seven news, over the scene friday. someone reported the suspect starting a fire in a home near the corner of center road and stasia drive. relatives say that the suspect was acting up and in possible need of psychiatric
hundreds came out to remember 14 year old marcus johnson. he died last week at the marysville raceway -- struck and killed in a freak accident by his cousin's racecar. all after it went off the track and crashed into him in the pit. kron 4s j-r stone is following the story. and takes us to the funeral. more bay area news. his mom talked about the good times. >> he literally picked me up in the air and twirled me around. fire was amazed that he could pick me of. saw he had such a common...
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neiman marcus also sold items labeled as mink -- when it was actually rabbit fur. the retailers are promising to properly label their products from now on. if they don't -- they'll face a penalty. in sports. the warriors try to win in san antonio for the first time in 28 games. . and the heat go down by 27 points in their attempt to win their 24th straight game. would lebron and company come back? gary has [ man ] we have a go for auto sequence start. t-minus 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... ignition. [ male announcer ] launch your internet experience on at&t's newly expanded advanced digital network and connect more wi-fi-enabled devices at home. [ female announcer ] call to get u-verse high speed internet starting at $14.95 a month -- a guaranteed price for 12 months. or ask how to get your choice of a kindle fire hd, sonos play:3 or xbox 360 free with other qualifying internet offers. [ male announcer ] and get more speed for wi-fi gaming, more reliability than ever and more connectivity between devices. [ female announcer ] so call to get u-verse high speed internet starting a
neiman marcus also sold items labeled as mink -- when it was actually rabbit fur. the retailers are promising to properly label their products from now on. if they don't -- they'll face a penalty. in sports. the warriors try to win in san antonio for the first time in 28 games. . and the heat go down by 27 points in their attempt to win their 24th straight game. would lebron and company come back? gary has [ man ] we have a go for auto sequence start. t-minus 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... ignition. [ male...
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marcus johnson died when his 17-year-old cousin chase lost control of a sprint car and crashed right into the pit area at the raceway. the johnson family now said chase tells him the steering wheel in his car came loose as he entered a turn. that ultimately caused the crash. the family said that car was new. at this point it's not clear why the wheel would come loose. the crash happened while chase johnson was driving warm-up laps for an upcoming competition. >>> we are on stormwatch. meteorologist christina loren is standing by with a look at potential rain onot potential, there is rain coming to the bay area. >> right, there is. i've been wrong before, but not many times. it is happening, got to be honest. temperatures are looking pretty good. nice and mild. all the cloud cover overhead subtropical moisture. feels muggy, tropical. last day of winter. it's going to feel winter-like tomorrow for the first day of spring. temperatures getting close to the 70 degree mark just about everywhere. here our counterclockwise rotation, showers coming down over the northernmost portion of the s
marcus johnson died when his 17-year-old cousin chase lost control of a sprint car and crashed right into the pit area at the raceway. the johnson family now said chase tells him the steering wheel in his car came loose as he entered a turn. that ultimately caused the crash. the family said that car was new. at this point it's not clear why the wheel would come loose. the crash happened while chase johnson was driving warm-up laps for an upcoming competition. >>> we are on stormwatch....
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marcus was hit and killed. his dad said the two were more than cousins. they were best friends who shared a passion for car racing. >> two of them were peas in a pod and they would enjoy everything and and enjoy ef-- enjoy everything together and enjoy every minute of life together. >> the steering wheel popped up, causing him to lose control. at this point, the yuba county sheriff's office is investigating the cause of the crash. chase, the driver, was not hurt in the crash. the other person killed in the crash, 68-year-old dale windergem was in the pit area and owned cars scheduled to race. at the time of the accident, about 1600 spectators were in the stands. another 600 people were in the pit area of that racetrack complex in marysville. so it's amazing more people weren't hurt. in our next hour of "mornings on 2," what experts at the track say about the incredible circumstances that led to the tragic accident. reporting live in the newsroom, pam cook, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> thank you, pam. 7:46. two high school football players have been found guil
marcus was hit and killed. his dad said the two were more than cousins. they were best friends who shared a passion for car racing. >> two of them were peas in a pod and they would enjoy everything and and enjoy ef-- enjoy everything together and enjoy every minute of life together. >> the steering wheel popped up, causing him to lose control. at this point, the yuba county sheriff's office is investigating the cause of the crash. chase, the driver, was not hurt in the crash. the...
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marcus was hit and killed. his dad said the two were more than cousins. they were best friends who shared a passion for car racing. >> two of them were peas in a pod and they would enjoy everything and and enjoy ef-- enjoy everything together and enjoy every minute of life together. >> the steering wheel popped up, causing him to lose control. at this point, the yuba county sheriff's office is investigating the cause of the crash. chase, the driver, was not hurt in the crash. the other person killed in the crash, 68-year-old dale windergem was in the pit area and owned cars scheduled to race. at the time of the accident, about 1600 spectators were in the stands. another 600 people were in the pit area of that racetrack complex in marysville. so it's amazing more people weren't hurt. in our next hour of "mornings on 2," what experts at the track say about the incredible circumstances that led to the tragic accident. reporting live in the newsroom, pam cook, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> thank you, pam. 7:46. two high school football players have been found guil
marcus was hit and killed. his dad said the two were more than cousins. they were best friends who shared a passion for car racing. >> two of them were peas in a pod and they would enjoy everything and and enjoy ef-- enjoy everything together and enjoy every minute of life together. >> the steering wheel popped up, causing him to lose control. at this point, the yuba county sheriff's office is investigating the cause of the crash. chase, the driver, was not hurt in the crash. the...
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as neiman-marcus of all places in hot water. wait until you hear this. you can never have too much "money." ♪ ♪ >> enjoying that song. time for spare change, the best part of the show. don't fall, julie, that was close. she almost fell off the chair. >> i did because i was so excited about the music you played. >> and david caplin who won't get a word in edge wise. >> that's all right. i'll defer to you guys. >> like any good man. first up, check out this chinese bowl that was bought at a yard sale for three bucks, three bucks. turns out, it is a rare piece fro the northerr song dynasty that ruled china from 960-1279, sold at auction yesterday for a staggering $2.2 million. do you think they used it for popcorn? they probably, you know, when they bought it for three bucks, they probably did use it for popcorn, and now -- >> looks like a crate and barrel. >> it does. it does. what do you think? would you pay 2.2 million? >> if that were in my house for 30 seconds, it would have been smashed and ended the colege trust fund. >> at least. could have boug
as neiman-marcus of all places in hot water. wait until you hear this. you can never have too much "money." ♪ ♪ >> enjoying that song. time for spare change, the best part of the show. don't fall, julie, that was close. she almost fell off the chair. >> i did because i was so excited about the music you played. >> and david caplin who won't get a word in edge wise. >> that's all right. i'll defer to you guys. >> like any good man. first up, check out...
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. >> family and friends gathered to say goodbye to 14 year-old marcus johnson. he was killed and an ax and by his cousins race car. he started competing with go cards at age five and one more than 200 races. one by one his classmates came to the microphone but they did not just talk about marcuses athletic ability, they talk about him as a good friend. marcuses mom also spoke at his memorial and fought back tears. >> the gentle as of years old. will we see a shooting star, we will know it's you. many of the teens' that attended the funerals of the school was not be the same now that marcus is gone. we'll be right back as the kron4 morning news continues. >> teenage girls are obsessing about a new trend. it is a fight gap a gap that can be seen between the fis won the girl was standing with her knees together. some scenes that i get symbolize the ideal body shape. social me aside such as summer, facebook and twitter and have flooded the zone with pictures of the gaps. the scene say that the site makes them feel they have to conform. some are on the other hand say
. >> family and friends gathered to say goodbye to 14 year-old marcus johnson. he was killed and an ax and by his cousins race car. he started competing with go cards at age five and one more than 200 races. one by one his classmates came to the microphone but they did not just talk about marcuses athletic ability, they talk about him as a good friend. marcuses mom also spoke at his memorial and fought back tears. >> the gentle as of years old. will we see a shooting star, we will...
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as neiman-marcus of all places in hot water. wait until you hear this. you can never have too much "money." ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] how could a luminous protein in jellyfish, impact life expectancy in the u.s., real esta in hong kong, and the optics industry in germany? at t. rowe price, we understand the conctions of a complex, global economy. it's just one reason over 75% of our mutual funds beat their 10-year lipper average. t. rowe price. invest with confidence. request a prospectus or summary prospectus with investment information, risks, fees and expenses to read and consider carefully before investing. ♪ >> enjoying that song. time for spare change, the best part of the show. don't fall, julie, that was close. she almost fell off the chair. >> i did because i was so excited about the music you played. >> and david caplin who won't get a word in edge wise. >> that's all right. i'll defer to you guys. >> like any good man. first up, check out this chinese bowl. that was bought at a yard sale for three bucks, three bucks. turns out, it is a rare
as neiman-marcus of all places in hot water. wait until you hear this. you can never have too much "money." ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] how could a luminous protein in jellyfish, impact life expectancy in the u.s., real esta in hong kong, and the optics industry in germany? at t. rowe price, we understand the conctions of a complex, global economy. it's just one reason over 75% of our mutual funds beat their 10-year lipper average. t. rowe price. invest with confidence. request a...
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marcus johnson died when his 17-year-old cousin lost control of his sprint car and crashed into the pit area. the johnson family now says chase told them the steering wheel came loose as he entered the turn, causing the crash. the family says the car was new. and it's not clear why the wheel would have come loose. chase johnson was driving warm-up for a competition when he crashed. >>> a judge questioning whether a man accused of stealing a luxury yacht and going on a joyride from a harbor is competent to stand trial. a court hearing will be held today to appoint drivers to determine if he can stand trial. he is charged with grand theft for allegedly stealing the sailboat and running it into the ground earlier this month. he's being held in jail on $1 million bail. >>> it is 6:37. crowds cheer at a demolition site in texas. they weren't cheering about it when they got home. >>> cleanup is a lot more than crews expected following a bridge demolition down in texas last night. that's called rocking the house. crowds cheering, watching the lakeside park, not knowing that that blast to tear
marcus johnson died when his 17-year-old cousin lost control of his sprint car and crashed into the pit area. the johnson family now says chase told them the steering wheel came loose as he entered the turn, causing the crash. the family says the car was new. and it's not clear why the wheel would have come loose. chase johnson was driving warm-up for a competition when he crashed. >>> a judge questioning whether a man accused of stealing a luxury yacht and going on a joyride from a...
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patrick eagle, basketball coach and teacher, described marcus as a -- as a model student and teacher. >> i was completely shocked. i didn't think that was possible, not marcus. >>> on saturday, johnson was in the pit area watching his cousin race at marysville park when the car went off the track and hit him and another spectator, killing them both. a memorial for the 8th grader sits outside the johnson family's muffler shop. investigators are looking into whether a detachable steering wheel in the car malfunctioned. >>> the chp has recognized officer tyler carlton as its trooper of the year. the agency says chp officer carlton exhibited tremendous heroism trying to save his partner shot in september along interstate 680 in alamo. the chp says carlson's actions ensured no one else was hurt. his efforts to perform cpr also ensured that he his organs could be donated, in accordance with his wishes. >>> david campos wants to create 25-foot buffer zones around planted parenthood and other clinics that offer reproductive services. this is in response to recent anti-abortion protests at the
patrick eagle, basketball coach and teacher, described marcus as a -- as a model student and teacher. >> i was completely shocked. i didn't think that was possible, not marcus. >>> on saturday, johnson was in the pit area watching his cousin race at marysville park when the car went off the track and hit him and another spectator, killing them both. a memorial for the 8th grader sits outside the johnson family's muffler shop. investigators are looking into whether a detachable...
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there are planning our moral for marcus johnson. there will be a private funeral on saturday that a public memorial on sunday for market who was an eighth grader who was in the pit area of the marysville racetrack with his cousins raise car went off the track during a practice lap and struck and killed markets and also dale wondergem jr.. another man killed in the accident. the driver 17 year-old petaluma high school student is the cousin was like a brother to markets. it was very difficult for the family. >> it will be quite a bit logger for anyone being availabl to get a reservation at the chez panisse because of a fire on march 8th. >> it turns out there with a lot more damage and repair work that they have to do. the front part of the buildings around here by scaffolding will have to be torn down and rebuilt. other structural work is needed to bring the 1970's restaurant up to cold. >> a lot of the electricians, plumbers, all that kind of stub it is a normal job but it will be going seven days a week. >> at first they thought th
there are planning our moral for marcus johnson. there will be a private funeral on saturday that a public memorial on sunday for market who was an eighth grader who was in the pit area of the marysville racetrack with his cousins raise car went off the track during a practice lap and struck and killed markets and also dale wondergem jr.. another man killed in the accident. the driver 17 year-old petaluma high school student is the cousin was like a brother to markets. it was very difficult for...
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marcus johnson died when his 17-year-old cousin lost control of his sprint car and crashed into the pit area. the johnson family now says chase told them the steering wheel came loose as he entered the turn, causing the crash. the family says the car was new. and it's not clear why the wheel would have come loose. chase johnson was driving warm-up for a competition when he crashed. >> tragedy. heartbreaking situation there. >>> 5:36 right now. we go to christina. a feel-good day out there. >> not bad at all. for us early risers, we don't have to deal with the showers until this evening. 50 degrees in san jose. 44 in gilroy. 53 in oakland to start. you might need a coat. you want to bring the umbrella with you. santa rosa, to san francisco. that's where we're expecting our first showers throughout the day. area of low pressure will lift to the north, dragging a weak disturbance through. not expecting much activity until the evening commute home. 6:00 p.m., slick roadways. want to keep that in mind. overall, the main event isn't until tomorrow morning. i'll time that future cast out to yo
marcus johnson died when his 17-year-old cousin lost control of his sprint car and crashed into the pit area. the johnson family now says chase told them the steering wheel came loose as he entered the turn, causing the crash. the family says the car was new. and it's not clear why the wheel would have come loose. chase johnson was driving warm-up for a competition when he crashed. >> tragedy. heartbreaking situation there. >>> 5:36 right now. we go to christina. a feel-good day...
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patrick eagle, basketball coach and teacher, described marcus as a -- as a model student and teacher. >> i was completely shocked. i didn't think that was possible, not marcus. >>> on saturday, johnson was in the pit area watching his cousin race at marysville park when the car went off the track and hit him and another spectator, killing them both. a memorial for the 8th grader sits outside the johnson family's muffler shop. investigators are looking into whether a detachable steering wheel in the car malfunctioned. >>> the chp has recognized officer tyler carlton as its trooper of the year. the agency says chp officer carlton exhibited tremendous heroism trying to save his partner shot in september along interstate 680 in alamo. the chp says carlson's actions ensured no one else was hurt. his efforts to perform cpr also ensured that he his organs could be donated, in accordance with his wishes. >>> david campos wants to create 25-foot buffer zones around planted parenthood and other clinics that offer reproductive services. this is in response to recent anti-abortion protests at the
patrick eagle, basketball coach and teacher, described marcus as a -- as a model student and teacher. >> i was completely shocked. i didn't think that was possible, not marcus. >>> on saturday, johnson was in the pit area watching his cousin race at marysville park when the car went off the track and hit him and another spectator, killing them both. a memorial for the 8th grader sits outside the johnson family's muffler shop. investigators are looking into whether a detachable...
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racecar went off the track and hit marcus and a second person. the family says that the driver. a 17-year old petaluma high school student. was like a brother to the victim. >> a lake county girl who had been missing for the past several days is now safe at a relatives house in santa rosa this morning. jenica fredrick disappeared thursday morning from her home in cobb. she was reportedly upset about some familyy issues before she went missing. many rescue crews -- including some from the bay area -- assisted in the >> city officials may close a skate park in martinez after it was vandalized late last week. authorities say the vandalism of areas of downtown martinez and the waterfront park occurred some time between thursday evening and early friday morning. the city says the people responsible used spray paint.mostly marking the words "asher" and "y-b." most of the damage is at and around the skateboard park and is estimated between 8 and 10-thousand dollars. [ wind howling ] [ female announcer ] it balances you... [ water crashing ] ...it fills
racecar went off the track and hit marcus and a second person. the family says that the driver. a 17-year old petaluma high school student. was like a brother to the victim. >> a lake county girl who had been missing for the past several days is now safe at a relatives house in santa rosa this morning. jenica fredrick disappeared thursday morning from her home in cobb. she was reportedly upset about some familyy issues before she went missing. many rescue crews -- including some from the...
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two people were killed at the maryville raceway cars will be back on the track tonight. 14-year-old marcus johnson of santa rosa and another man were killed when a car lost control and slammed into the pit area. >> it's dangerous for the people that are watching it. i really believe that they ought to take the time to fix that. >> the racetrack owner says investigators have not determined the track to be unsafe. investigators continue to look into what caused johnson to lose control. >>> helping to rebuild a fairfield landmark destroyed by fire, that's the goal of organizers as they hold a benefit concert for a club that suffered a million dollars in damages on january 25th. investigators say the fire started in the attic. it was determined to be an accident. money raised will go toward rebuilding the club which brings in some big name comedians from across the country. >>> there's a big emergency drill going on right now inwalnut creek. canine search and rescue teams are conducting a mock search at the shell ridge open space. they are simulate ago plane crash. this will all take place
two people were killed at the maryville raceway cars will be back on the track tonight. 14-year-old marcus johnson of santa rosa and another man were killed when a car lost control and slammed into the pit area. >> it's dangerous for the people that are watching it. i really believe that they ought to take the time to fix that. >> the racetrack owner says investigators have not determined the track to be unsafe. investigators continue to look into what caused johnson to lose...
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you couldn't help but wonder what marcus would have thought about all of this, specially being on sports center. >> how heartbreak can for that mother. he was hit by his cousin who spun out of control in a race car during a warmup lap. a 68-year-old man was also killed in that accident. >>> 5:20. a new tribute for the victims of a deadly san bruno pipe explosion. the dedication took place at bethany church. 3 of the 8 people killed ntd blast were members of that church's congregation. community members painted the mural depicting the phoenix rising from the ashes. healing waters and a rainbow of hope. survivors have continued to press for pipeline safety reforms. >>> it is 5:21. coming up, why the man many in the bay area know as mr. road show can't hit the road anymore. plus, a golf shot that you just have to see to believe from up in a tree. we will show you where it ended up. >>> taking a live look outside at the bay bridge this morning. beautiful. all illuminated. traffic moving smoothly across the sand. we will check the morning commute with you. changes in the forecast. we will che
you couldn't help but wonder what marcus would have thought about all of this, specially being on sports center. >> how heartbreak can for that mother. he was hit by his cousin who spun out of control in a race car during a warmup lap. a 68-year-old man was also killed in that accident. >>> 5:20. a new tribute for the victims of a deadly san bruno pipe explosion. the dedication took place at bethany church. 3 of the 8 people killed ntd blast were members of that church's...
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the family of marcus johnson owns this muffler shop. friends dropping flowers and balloon and leaving messages of support for the family. johnson was killed saturday night when a car lost control and slammed right into the pit crew. that car happened to be driven by johnson's 17-year-old cousin, chase johnson. >> this is a total tragedy. it really is. it hits the heart. >> it is sad that this happens. it is a risk that we take when we go racing. >> heartbreaking there. a 68-year-old man was also killed during that crash. the driver, chase johnson, was not hurt. >>> right now, let's check things out outside. christina loren tells us we have a nice dry day before the rain sets in. >>> the clouds will increase as we head throughout the day. pretty cool shot. you can see the sun beating down on the city. no low clouds to report. temperatures are going to climb from the 40s into the upper 50s at the coast and mid-60s as you break for lunch. upper 60s today and low 70s. comfortable weather for one more day. rain comes. 70, livermore. we are n
the family of marcus johnson owns this muffler shop. friends dropping flowers and balloon and leaving messages of support for the family. johnson was killed saturday night when a car lost control and slammed right into the pit crew. that car happened to be driven by johnson's 17-year-old cousin, chase johnson. >> this is a total tragedy. it really is. it hits the heart. >> it is sad that this happens. it is a risk that we take when we go racing. >> heartbreaking there. a...